The HMC70 features three native 16:9 progressive 1/4-inch CCDs to record, or provide a live feed of, widescreen 1440×1080 HD resolution. The camcorder targets prosumer A/V apps such as wedding videography, law enforcement, education, live staging and documentation as well as Web video coverage for broadcasters and newspapers. The camcorder is equipped with a 12×38.5mm to 462mm Leica wide-angle zoom lens, one push auto focus and integrated Optical Image Stabilization.

The camera provides three recording modes: 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps or 13 Mbps. Using a new 16 GB SDHC memory card (available this month), the HMC70 can record for up to 360 minutes at 6 Mbps and up to 160 minutes at 13 Mbps.